My life changed a decade ago. Winning the song prize and main prize at BBC Cardiff Singer of the World in June 2013 was a turning point in my career – and my life. I’m one of only three people to win both prizes; maybe this, the competition’s 40th year, will see another singer claim the double?
It’s a long process, with many stages of auditions to whittle down hundreds of singers from around the world hoping for a place at the in-person competition in Wales. My personal process was longer because it took me several years of trying before I made it to the final stage. As a burgeoning dramatic mezzo, those extra years to learn and grow were a blessing in disguise.
